Research in Italian Studies

Our research is distinctive for its thematic breadth and chronological range, extending from Dante to 21st-century Italophone writing. It reflects approaches ranging from literature to intellectual history and Translation Studies. It has very strong collaborations in place across Europe and North America. Furthermore, Italian Studies is regularly among the most active departments in the Arts Faculty in terms of securing external funding. It provides a vibrant context for the development of new research perspectives through its seminars and its thriving community of Early Career Fellows. As of December 2016, Italian hosted five research fellows (funded by AHRC, ERC, and Marie Curie schemes) and 12 PhD students.

79.7% of our work was ranked in the highest categories of 4* or 3*, meaning our research outputs were ranked 5th in the UK.

Research areas

Medieval and Renaissance intellectual culture, including the reception of classical and vernacular authors